Using older lenses
Jan 20, 2013 14:12:20 #
I had a Canon AE1 and have several lenses and recently saw info on adapters for using Fd lenses on EOS digital cameras. Saw this in a Adorama ad flyer. I have a T4i. Has anyone done or heard of trying this, trying to use FD's on EOS's. Just looking, the fd fit totally inside the mounting orface of the T4i without the adapter. What effect (adversity) would using an adapter and a EOS, if possible, do?
Jan 20, 2013 14:25:01 #
The adapter is cheap.
If you could get the FD lens to attach to the camera, your results may be, Nuclear explosion, melt down of camera/lens, sparks/fire, heavy smoke, shock similar to a stun gun or nothing at all.....Sorry, got carried away....
You wouldn't want the electric contacts on the camera to short out and ruin the camera.
Get the adapter and enjoy the use of manual operations.
I have one FD lens and adapter.
Pat
If you could get the FD lens to attach to the camera, your results may be, Nuclear explosion, melt down of camera/lens, sparks/fire, heavy smoke, shock similar to a stun gun or nothing at all.....Sorry, got carried away....
You wouldn't want the electric contacts on the camera to short out and ruin the camera.
Get the adapter and enjoy the use of manual operations.
I have one FD lens and adapter.
Pat
Jan 20, 2013 14:56:29 #
Ka2azman wrote:
I had a Canon AE1 and have several lenses and recently saw info on adapters for using Fd lenses on EOS digital cameras. Saw this in a Adorama ad flyer. I have a T4i. Has anyone done or heard of trying this, trying to use FD's on EOS's. Just looking, the fd fit totally inside the mounting orface of the T4i without the adapter. What effect (adversity) would using an adapter and a EOS, if possible, do?
I have FD lenses that I on occasion use on my Canon DSLRs with an adapter. I've written regarding the pros and cons on this forum and am just too lazy to look up those posts for you but if you go to:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/622180
there is a fairly comprehensive discussion of their use.
In a nut shell you lose all auto functions and must shoot completely in manual or Av. Adapters without glass will not allow you to focus to infinity and the ones with a lens from China are with inferior glass or plastic.
Canon made two quality adapters for telephoto FD lenses but when available they cost $1500 and up on eBay.
Most FD lenses are best for film and results with digital are less than ideal except for high end FD glass.
All that being said it is fun to play with, good luck :thumbup:
Jan 20, 2013 15:23:42 #
I understood that it would lose auto's on everthing because digital is electrical contacts and the FD's had a mechanical finger that did the adjustments. I was just wondering about if it would focus (manually) and about he quality of the outcome of the picture. As you said the adapter that I looked at was cheap $16 so i just may give it a whirl. Thanks for the return replies.
Jan 21, 2013 07:31:36 #
i have 5 fd lenses and an adapter.on my sony's i get manual operation only.with some i get good results.
Jan 21, 2013 10:48:15 #
I have an old Minolta 350mm lens with a M42 screw mount. When you buy an adapter for whatever camera and lens you have try to get one that is very thin. This allows you to focus very close to infinity. When you use an extension tube it allows you to get very close to your subject as in macro photography, you need to do the opposite and eliminate all the extension that many adapters create. Adapters are not created equal so may have to shop around a little, took me a couple of tries as the first adapter was too thick. My lens focused beyond infinity so I have had very little problem. I kind of like the screw mount since originally the lens was equipped to be used with an adapter anyway. The lens is an F 5.6. The focus is very good but it tends to under expose a little so have to watch my light levels.
Jan 21, 2013 12:38:23 #
Ka2azman wrote:
I had a Canon AE1 and have several lenses and recently saw info on adapters for using Fd lenses on EOS digital cameras. Saw this in a Adorama ad flyer. I have a T4i. Has anyone done or heard of trying this, trying to use FD's on EOS's. Just looking, the fd fit totally inside the mounting orface of the T4i without the adapter. What effect (adversity) would using an adapter and a EOS, if possible, do?
Ka2, I too use an FD adaptor. Depending on your intended use or lens, not getting infinity is not necessarily a bad thing. Problem is, if you are using comsummer lenses today, you probably used them then also. And as today the aftermarket stuff, vivitar, soligar etc, was not as good as Canon. Places like KEH have lots of FD, L glass for sale at about 40 cents on the dollar, still not cheap.
I use an Ed Mika adaptor from Canada. They are around $175 with no glass and 1/2mm thick. Works very well. Most old glass is not with the price of admission if it is not L glass. I've never used a cheap glass adaptor so can't comment on that, though at $20 I should try one just to see. Can always remove the glass and use as a tube.
Good Luke with your old glass.
Jan 21, 2013 12:42:40 #
Ka2azman wrote:
I had a Canon AE1 and have several lenses and recently saw info on adapters for using Fd lenses on EOS digital cameras. Saw this in a Adorama ad flyer. I have a T4i. Has anyone done or heard of trying this, trying to use FD's on EOS's. Just looking, the fd fit totally inside the mounting orface of the T4i without the adapter. What effect (adversity) would using an adapter and a EOS, if possible, do?
Ka2, I too use an FD adaptor. Depending on your intended use or lens, not getting infinity is not necessarily a bad thing. Problem is, if you are using comsummer lenses today, you probably used them then also. And as today the aftermarket stuff, vivitar, soligar etc, was not as good as Canon. Places like KEH have lots of FD, L glass for sale at about 40 cents on the dollar, still not cheap, but a bargain for a 55mm f1.2 !!
I use an Ed Mika adaptor from Canada. They are around $175 with no glass and 1/2mm thick. Works very well. Most old glass is not worth the price of admission if it is not L glass. I've never used a cheap glass adaptor so can't comment on that, though at $20 I should try one just to see. Can always remove the glass and use as a tube.
Good Luck with your old glass.
Jan 21, 2013 13:34:51 #
cathyturner17
Loc: Franklin, New Zealand
I also have a Canon AE1. I loved using that camera and all its lenses, seems a shame that it is sitting in a cupboard collecting dust. What is the name of the adaptor, might try and see if I can get one in New Zealand.
All those lenses cost a lot of money once.
All those lenses cost a lot of money once.
Jan 21, 2013 13:43:39 #
cathyturner17 wrote:
I also have a Canon AE1. I loved using that camera and all its lenses, seems a shame that it is sitting in a cupboard collecting dust. What is the name of the adaptor, might try and see if I can get one in New Zealand.
All those lenses cost a lot of money once.
All those lenses cost a lot of money once.
Cathy, mine is made by Ed Mika. Google it, lots will come up. But they do ship from Montreal.
Good luck
Jan 22, 2013 12:09:03 #
the one downside i have found is that i loose a little of my wide angle. 18mm becomes about 24mm.
Jan 22, 2013 14:02:32 #
cathyturner17
Loc: Franklin, New Zealand
I contacted Canon New Zealand yesterday, they say there is no such thing!
Bet then, I suppose they would say that.
Don't want to risk damaging my camera though.
Bet then, I suppose they would say that.
Don't want to risk damaging my camera though.
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